Sonam Kapoor has come a long way as an actress. Her choice of films over the years is proof that she is here not just to be known as a fashionista, but as an actress as well. With her latest film ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’, the taboo topic of homosexuality and acceptance is being spoken about in mainstream cinema.

The film, that released last Friday (February 1), minted Rs 3.30 crore on its first day. Later, as the film received some positive reviews from the critics and audiences, its box office collection witnessed an upward growth. ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’ has minted 5.58 cr on its third day. So the first-weekend collection of this Shelly Chopra Dhar directorial adds up to Rs. 13.53 crore.

Going by the film’s bold theme and subtle portrayal, the weekend collections reflects that the audience is warming up to the film’s new age content.

In the film, Sonam is playing a closeted lesbian, who falls for Regina Cassandra . Also starring Anil Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao and Juhi Chawla in a significant role, ‘Ek Ladki Toh Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’ sends out the message of ‘Let Love Be’ and ‘Set Love Free’ in a very beautiful way.